Course Managers Update - Around the Greens in September 2025

September was mostly dry, warm, and windy with 90mm of rain early in the month. Average highs reached 24.5°C, and over 20 windy days quickly dried things out; we are now hoping for more rain.

Greens are performing well despite not being able to carry out the spring renovations due to wet weather. The soil amendments and Poa seed controls have assisted with maintaining green health. September green speed averaged 10’1” and greens are healthy, pest-free, and dense. Afternoon irrigation may occur; please do not interfere with sprinklers, which run for three minutes each.

The tees are coming out of dormancy, showing vibrant growth after early fertilisation. Par 3 tees are recovering, with further work planned soon. Tee renovation is set for November over several days, including hollow coring and debris removal.

Fairways look good except for Ground Pearl and flood-prone areas, where growth is slow. Turfing GP patches will begin this spring, with renovation and sprigging scheduled for November depending on rainfall.

The bunkers struggled in the early part of September but have come good as the weather has dried up. Sand has been a little compacted with the wet, and work has been carried out to alleviate some of this compaction. The new bunkers on the 11^th are complete and in play. Surrounding turf is developing but please avoid walking on faces or edges until established.

Tree work was done on the 9th and is planned for the 11th fairway in November.

Shay Tasker
Course Manager